BearTerritory.net publisher Ryan Gorcey and BulldogReport.com publisher Christopher Aguirre break down Saturday's match-up between California and Fresno State, unit-by-unit, and predict the final outcome in this week's version of The EDGE, a game-week feature which debuted last season.

Derek Carr will lead the way for the Bulldogs' passing attack. Fresno State has three starting receivers returning from last year's team, and will rotate between six or seven receivers, each of whom could make plays. Look for the Bulldogs to air it out against the Cal secondary.

Fresno State has been known for its ground and pound method over the years. This year will be no exception, with all three running backs returning to team from last year and the addition of UCLA transfer Milton Knox, the Bulldogs will keep pounding the ball.

The offensive line is in rebuilding mode as the Bulldogs are replacing nearly every player. Coach Hill is hoping the early test against the Bears will help his O-line build for the season. The results are up in the air on this unit, led by senior LT Bryce Harris.

PASSING ATTACK

SECONDARY

Junior QB Zach Maynard is starting his first game after a year off since transferring from Buffalo. Although he has little brother Keenan Allen to go to should things get rough, and can make plays with his legs, he's had decision-making issues in the past.

Fresno State has what it calls its best secondary in years, with senior Isaiah Green leading the way. Look for Fresno State to have a few more interceptions this season, as they have been working hard at attacking the ball.

GROUND ATTACK

LINEBACKERS

Since 2004, the only TB to come in and start for the Bears with fewer than Isi Sofele's 81 career carries for 420 yards was Jahvid Best. Each of the rest of the backs surpassed Sofele's career numbers in the one year prior to taking over the starting gig.

Expect Fresno State linebackers to blitz a lot more this season as they feel that they have some of their best athletes at that position. Travis Brown has improved every year and has looked great in fall camp.

Outside of senior Logan Harrell, this unit is a question mark for the Bulldogs. They will have to replace three linemen -- two of which are on NFL teams. Look for Nat Harrison and Matt Akers to try and replace those big bodies Fresno State had up front.

SPECIAL TEAMS

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punter Bryan Anger is one of the best punters in the nation, and in a game where field position will be key, his leg is going to play big. Giorgio Tavecchio has improved his kickoffs each of the past three seasons from a 56.6-yard average to 64.8 in 2010 with four touchbacks.

Fresno State senior Kevin Goessling is a candidate for the Lou Groza Award, and Devon Wylie and Jalen Saunders will handle the return duties for the Bulldogs. Fresno State leads the nation in blocked kicks over the past decade in college football.

RYAN GORCEY'S PREDICTION

CHRIS AGUIERRE'S PREDICTION

The Pac-12's top defense in 2010 is going to make life difficult for Carr. The question marks that litter the offense are tough to ignore, but I think the defense keeps this thing close and you can't count out the deep corps of WRs headed by Allen and Marvin Jones. Cal 21, Fresno State 14.

Fresno State is trying to go from "Good to Great" this season and with Derek Carr now under center the Bulldogs offense will be explosive. They have a good chance of winning the opener against Cal. Fresno State 27, Cal 24.